"The emergence of sustainable development jurisprudence in South Asia"
Sumudu Atapattu
Marie-Claire Cordonier Segger, Judge C.G. Weeramantry
Sustainable Development Principles in the Decisions of International Courts and Tribunals
11/1/23
This chapter explores the emergence of sustainable development jurisprudence in South Asia, highlighting the role of courts in expanding rights. It discusses key cases that have contributed to environmental jurisprudence and evaluates whether judicial activism in India has overstepped legislative functions. The chapter also examines the use of international environmental principles like the precautionary principle and the polluter pays principle.